Nero Incenso vs Golden Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Nero IncensoChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Golden AbsoluteChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Nero Incenso1/2
Golden Absolute1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Golden Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nero Incenso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nero IncensoPineiderGolden AbsoluteCuba ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGolden AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
Top
LavenderBergamotBasilThymeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaCoriander
Heart
IncenseOakmossPatchouli
Base
SandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Incense and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,028
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,457
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2020
Reviews0
Category winnerNero IncensoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNero Incenso is a dark, dry oriental fragrance for men. The scent starts with a crisp bite of rhubarb and herbal basil before transitioning into a smoky core of licorice and myrrh. It lands on a heavy, warm base of tolu balsam, cedar, and amber, offering a resinous trail best suited for cold winter evenings.
Reviews →Golden Absolute by Cuba Paris blends crisp herbal thyme, aromatic lavender, and piney juniper berries over an earthy base of oakmoss, warm amber, and smooth sandalwood. It opens with an invigorating green barbershop burst before drying down to a cozy, grounded woody scent. Easy to wear for casual autumn errands, daily…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Nero Incenso or Golden Absolute?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Golden Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Golden Absolute for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Do Nero Incenso and Golden Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Incense and Amber.
Is Nero Incenso or Golden Absolute better for summer or winter?
Nero Incenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Golden Absolute?
Nero Incenso has top notes of Artemisia, Rhubarb and Basil, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense and Licorice, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Amber. Golden Absolute has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Incense, Oakmoss and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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